Assistant Public Defender - Advocate for the Indigent

Office of the Appellate Defender; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Appellate Defender in New York invites qualified attorneys to serve as Public Defender, First Assistant Public Defender and Assistant Public Defenders. The roles involve representing indigent defendants without charge or by the order of the Court, at every stage of the proceedings following his arrest and initiating such proceedings as are necessary to protect the rights of the accused.

Responsibilities include defending indigent clients, substituting for the Public Defender in

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the bar of the State of New York within four months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Public Defender or Assistants defend each indigent person who is charged with a crime;
• First Assistant Public Defender is responsible for assuming the role of the Public Defender in his/her absence.
• Appoints sub-professional, technical and clerical employees to assist in defending indigents;
• Represents and counsels defendants at every stage of the proceedings following an arrest;
• Initiates the necessary proceedings to protect the rights of the accused;
• Prepares any appeal which is warranted under existing circumstances;
• Keeps records on cases and makes reports as necessary;
• Under the supervision of the Public Defender, the Assistant Public Defenders help in the daily work as assigned.

Job description

The Office of the Appellate Defender in New York invites qualified attorneys to serve as Public Defender, First Assistant Public Defender and Assistant Public Defenders. The roles involve representing indigent defendants without charge or by the order of the Court, at every stage of the proceedings following his arrest and initiating such proceedings as are necessary to protect the rights of the accused.

Responsibilities include defending indigent clients, substituting for the Public Defender in